• We follow LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) model implemented in major sports of the U.S.

• 3 Broad Age-Groups of Youth Players: 

  1. U9ers (indicative age 6-9 years or beginners) — Fundamental movement skills and motor skills in cricket 

  2. U11-13 (indicative age 10-13) — Learn to train

  3. U15-19 (indicative age 14-19) — Train to train and compete
• 2 Levels of Membership: Players first become a member of the WCI Academy -- either Basic or Premium. 
  • Basic — 'Free' membership for tryout, webinars, and other exciting activities & events
  • Premium — 'Paid' annual membership ($120 for 12 months) for being on the waitlist for group training or 1:1 sessions, league and tournaments games.

• Activities
  1. Group Training, Special Clinic and 1:1s: Small group (8-10 players) or 1:1s sessions during weekdays for U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, U19
  2. Games: One game (either local or outside) usually every weekend for each age group
• Focus Areas 
  1. Group Training or 1:1s (refer to 2024 Calendar for more details):  
     • Batting (grip, setup, front & back foot straight/ horizontal shots, power hitting),
     • Bowling (grip, run-up, load-up, delivery, follow-through for pace & spin bowling),
     • Fielding (ground fielding, catching and throwing) and wicket-keeping (against pace & spin bowling)
     • S&C (Strength & Conditioning) activities
  2. Games: Youth & Adult/Senior
     • AYL (Austin Youth League) games — for U9 (Fridays), U11 (Saturdays) and U13/15 players (Sundays) -- managed by game managers
     • USA Cricket Hub Games — for U11/13/15 players (Sat or Sun) in Austin; April - May 2024 followed by Zonal and National games in Jun-Aug 
     • CTCL (Central Texas Cricket League) or LPCL (Lone Star Premier League) adult league games — for U15/17/19 players (Sat and/or Sun)
  3. National Tournaments / State Championship in 2024: 
     • MLK Cup for U13, Jan 12-15, Fri-Mon by ACL in Houston
     • Austin Spring Championship for U11, 16, U18 by WCI in Austin
     • Memorial Day for U11, 13, 15 & 17 in Dallas by NTCA in May 
     • Texas Youth Premier League for U14 & 17 at PVCC, Houston in June
     • Independence Cup by DYCL in Dallas 
     • Labor Day by NTCA in Dallas 
     • Thanksgiving by NYCT in Houston 
  4. AMLCA Elite Jr. Championship (aka MLC Jr): for U11, 13, 15, 17 during Memorial Day, Summer Derby, Thanksgiving long-weekends
  5. Professional Tournament for Adult: Houston Premier League (HPL) April 18-21 in 2024 at PVCC, Houston

A) Sessions (Group Training & Games) hours will adjust for 'daylight' and will follow City & County maintenance schedules for Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall seasons.

B) Sessions will be scheduled for the following 4 broad age-groups of players.

1) U9 in 2024 Fall Season (Aug - Dec)

• Group Training: Mon & Wed evenings at Wilco or D-Bat

• U9 AYL (Austin Youth League) games: Fri evenings at RRCG or D-Bat

2) U11 in 2024 Fall Season (Aug - Dec)

• Group Training and 1:1s on Mon & Wed evenings at Wilco and D-Bat

• U11 AYL (Austin Youth League) games Sat evenings

• The Matches monthly games in Houston 

• Tournaments and other games during major holidays: 
  • Elite Jr Championship (aka MLC Jr) for U11, during Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta
  • Thanksgiving by NYCT in Houston 

3) U13/15/17 in 2024 Fall Season (Aug - Dec)

• Group Training and 1:1s on Tue & Thu evenings at Wilco or D-Bat
• U13/15 AYL (Austin Youth League) games Sun evenings at RRCG
• The Matches U13/15 monthly games in Houston 
• Tournaments and other games during major holidays 
  • Thanksgiving by NYCT in Houston 

4) U19 in 2024 Fall Season

• Group Training or 1:1s on Tue & Thu evenings at Wilco
• CTCL (Central Texas Cricket League) and LPCL (Lone Star Premier League) on either Sat or Sun
• Tournaments and other games during holidays 
  • Thanksgiving by NYCT in Nov in Houston 

A) Balls, stumps, drill equipment will be provided by WCI.

B) Players need to bring their own bat & protective gears and wear academy/sports jersey & sports shoes

C) Ensure timely payment and registration for planning purposes failing which we will not be able to accommodate the player.

D) Annual membership fee of $120 is non-refundable. 

E) Sessions will be conducted on Round Rock Cricket Ground (RRCG) or Williamson County (Wilco) ground; so they will follow City & County maintenance schedule for field availability.

F) No make-up sessions for missed classes; cancellation after next monthly payment cycle

Q1) HOW DO I START?

Please thoroughly read the details of programs offered by WCI Academy.

First, register for 'Free' Basic Membership to attend a tryout session. And, then make the decision to become a 'Premium Member' of the academy.

After becoming a 'Premium' member, the player can start attending regular Group Training and Games.

Please note, separate registrations and payments are required for 'Premium Membership' and 'Group Training & Games.'

Q2) WHERE DO I REGISTER?

You should visit registration page directly to complete your registration for membership or programs.

Alternatively, WCI can provide you a registration link. Please request for the link via email at contact@wcicricket.com or WhatsApp on 512-200-3012.  (We respond to email or WhatsApp on the same day.) 

Q3) HOW DO I REGIESTER TO BECOME A MEMBER?

After you reach the registration page, you click the relevant link to fill the registration form. #1.1) for Free Membership and #1.2) for Premium Membership.

Please note that "no" payment is required for "Free Basic Membership." For the 12-month "Premium Membership," you pay $120.

Please note, if you're already aware of the benefits, you can straightaway register for 'Premium Membership' and start attending 'Group Training and Games.' 

Please note, separate registrations and payments are required for Group Training and Games.

Q4) DO I NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO REGISTER?

Yes. An account on our digital platform (by SportsEngine) will allow you to take advantage of tools (including an app) for schedule, RSVPs, messaging, viewing past registrations/ orders, etc.

Q5) WHO DO I NEED TO CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?

Email us at contact@WCICricket.com your questions regarding the registration, payments, scheduling, group coaching and games, etc.

Q6) CAN I REGISTER MORE THAN ONE PERSON?

Yes, but not at the same time. After you register one player, the Review page of the registration gives you the option to "Register Another Person." Choosing this option brings you back to the "Welcome" page of the registration to start the process over again for the second, or more, registrant.

Q7) WHAT DO I NEED TO DO AFTER TRYOUT?

Understand schedule and fees with the Coach or WCI Support. And then, revisit the registration page to become a Premium Member and to register for Group Coaching and Games.

Q8) HOW MUCH IS THE FEE FOR PREMIUM MEMBERSHP?

For you, $120 for next 12-months or 1-year from the date of purchase of Premium Membership.

Q9) WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO PAY FOR? HOW MUCH ARE THE FEES FOR GROUP COACHING AND GAMES?

After becoming a Premium Member, you complete registrations for Group Training and Games.

There are additional monthly fees for these activities. As a subscription, $300/month for 2 group training and 1 game every week.

Players can also choose to attend drop-in session without subscription. (e.g., $30/session for Group Training and $30/game for games).

To keep things simple through subscription, you pay for "monthly subscription" (e.g. every month of 2024). You can cancel subscription on a 30-day notice.

Q10) IS THERE ARE CALENDAR OF DAILY/ WEEKLY AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES?

Yes, there is a calendar of events by age-group. You will find the details on the Calendar page. 

Q11) IS THERE A CALENDAR OF MAJOR TOURNAMENTS FOR WHICH I NEED TO TRAVEL OUT OF AUSTIN?

Yes, there is a calendar of major tournaments outside Austin that we participate in. You will find the details on the Calendar or Program page.

Q12) ARE THERE 1:1 SESSIONS OR SPECIAL CLINIC LIKE SPIN BOWLING? 

Yes, we conduct focused 1:1 or special clinics from time to time. Recently, MLC player and U19 World-Cup winner Unmukt Chand conducted Batting Clinic and Harmeet Singh did Spin Bowling Clinic in Austin. 

In the past, Saurabh Netravalkar (USA Captain, MLC & Mumbai Ranji Trophy player) on Pace Bowling. 

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